Sunglasses inspired by Ian Curtis: a real thing in America today

Ian Curtis sunglasses. It sounds like an LCD Soundsystem B-side, but no, my friends, it’s a very, very real thing. You too can protect your eyes from harmful UV rays in a sleek pair of shades commemorating the life of a guy who basically birthed the post-punk movement, inspired a solid 20% of American teens today to purchase Unknown Pleasures album art t-shirts, and tragically killed himself — all while looking super fucking cool.

So who are the nefarious masterminds behind this kinda cool, kinda just weird creation? The good folks at indie label Ghostly International have teamed up with glasses supplier to the stars Warby Parker to bring us “Curtis,” the sunglasses inspired by Ian Curtis. The shades will be available in black and gray, the colors of every Joy Division fan’s soul. The Curtis line will be available online starting tomorrow, July 16. Let the outraged tweets begin.